Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach Wednesday, June 03, 2009 By Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: The coach of Pakistan boxing team Ali Bakhsh has termed the month-long training programme of the national pugilists in Seoul fruitful and said the outcome of this strenuous exercise in South Korea will be best known when the boys will enter into the ring during the Asian … [Read more...] about Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach
Archives for June 2009
Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum
Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum All is forgiven in boxing. While it appeared Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik and promoter Bob Arum were not on the same page, they apparently will be after Pavlik signs a new contract with Arum's Las Vegas-based Top Rank Inc. Even though Arum scrapped Pavlik's June 27 title defense against Sergio Mora, … [Read more...] about Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum
Photos: Barry McGuigan’s IAC’s ‘Fighting Irishmen’ exhibit in North Ireland
The Clones Cyclone and Hall of Fame Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan, alongside fellow Irish boxers, Paul McCloskey, and Charlie Nash helped launch the Fighting Irishmen: A Celebration of the Celtic Warrior exhibition in Northern Ireland. … [Read more...] about Photos: Barry McGuigan’s IAC’s ‘Fighting Irishmen’ exhibit in North Ireland
Amir Khan: I’m proud to be British.. and to be a Muslim
When Amir Khan fought at the 2004 Olympics, he carried a nation's hopes with him. He remains one of British boxing's brightest young hopes - a fighter and a hero who is very proud of his heritage. Here he talks about his own upbringing in Bolton, his ambitions and his hopes for young people growing up in Britain today. You have had quite a journey since you burst on to … [Read more...] about Amir Khan: I’m proud to be British.. and to be a Muslim
Boxing brothers cleared of attack
Boxing brothers cleared of attack Three Norfolk boxing brothers yesterday walked free from court after being cleared of attacking a man. And they vowed that they wanted to concentrate on getting back into the ring for their next big fights and to proving a success in their sporting careers. Michael Walsh, 24, with his 22-year-old twin brothers Liam and Ryan, from … [Read more...] about Boxing brothers cleared of attack
Former UFC Champ Tim Sylvia might switch to pro boxing for good
Tim Sylvia could be done with mixed martial arts if the right fights do not appear for him, despite not wanting to leave the sport. The former heavyweight champion - who makes his professional boxing debut against Ray Mercer next month - spoke to Fighters Only recently and said that professional boxing is becoming more and more attractive to him. "I've done amateur boxing … [Read more...] about Former UFC Champ Tim Sylvia might switch to pro boxing for good
Boxer Joe Frazier’s step-grandson Peter Lyde is killed in bar
Step-Grandson of Joe Frazier Killed Philadelphia - Police are looking for the gunman who shot the stepson of Judge Jackie Joe Frazier-Lyde and grandson of Philadelphia boxing great Joe Frazier. Early Sunday morning two customers got into an argument at the Pleasures On The Ridge Bar at 22nd and Ridge in north Philadelphia. Police tell Fox-29's Julie Kim, two men were … [Read more...] about Boxer Joe Frazier’s step-grandson Peter Lyde is killed in bar